A FATHER has appeared before a judge at Worcester Crown Court charged with causing the death of his baby son in Stourport.
Jonathan James, 24, is accused of the manslaughter of five-months-old Theo Davies.
The child died after an incident at a house in Old Ford Walk, Walshes estate, on August 24, 2009, when James was training to become a soldier.
Judge Alistair McCreath granted James, now of St Atham, Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, bail and adjourned the case until June 10 when he will enter a plea to the charge.
A six-week trial has been fixed to start on November 7.
Prosecutor Jonas Hankin said he was waiting for a final medical report before the case was ready.
The judge gave the defence until May 27 to prepare James's case statement.
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